Professor John Healey
Professor of Forest Sciences

Affiliations
Links
- http://seec.bangor.ac.uk/index.php.en
Smart Efficient Energy Centre: a £7M research centre working across three low carbon energy sectors: ocean energy, nuclear energy, and energy efficient structures. - http://www.envision-dtp.org/
Envision: Developing next generation leaders in environmental science: A NERC Doctoral Training Partnership between Lancaster, Bangor and Nottingham Universities, Rothamsted Research, Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, and British Geological Survey. - http://www.nrn-lcee.ac.uk/multi-land/
Multi-Land: Enhancing Agricultural Productivity and Ecosystem Service Resilience in Multifunctional Landscapes. A research cluster of the National Research Network for Low Carbon, Energy and Environment - http://iwpt.bangor.ac.uk/
Invasive Woody Plants in the Tropics: The Invasive Woody Plants in the Tropics research group, based at the University of Wales, Bangor, UK, has undertaken two major field studies in Jamaica and Tanzania, together with a global review of invasions resulting in a comprehensive database, an analysis of common characteristics and recommendations for management and control. - http://cefnconwy.bangor.ac.uk/
Cefn Conwy: The CEFN Conwy project is designed to enhance the technical knowledge and environmental management skills of farmers in rural Conwy - http://darwin.bangor.ac.uk/biodiversity-ethiopia/
Biodiversity conservation of ancient church and monastery yards in Ethiopia - http://darwin.bangor.ac.uk/index.html
Building Nicaraguan and Costa Rican capacity in biodiversity conservation: The homepage of the Darwin Initiative project 'Building Nicaraguan and Costa Rican capacity in biodiversity conservation'. - http://ies.bangor.ac.uk/TWIRLS/index.php.en
TWIRLS: Treating Waste for Restoring Land Sustainability: A European Commission LIFE-Environment project targeting the restoration of degraded land using locally sourced waste materials.
Contact info
Thoday Building, room S7Email: j.healey@bangor.ac.uk
Tel: 01248 383703 (from U.K.)
+44 1248 383703 (International)
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Vegetation growth responses to climate change: a cross-scale analysis of biological memory and time-lags using tree ring and satellite data
Tang, W., Liu, S., Jing, M., Healey, J., Smith, M., Farooq, T. H., Zhu, L., Zhao, S. & Wu, Y., Jul 2024, In: Global Change Biology. 30, 7, e17441.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Long-term hurricane damage effects on tropical forest tree growth and mortality
Tanner, E. V., Rodriguez-Sanchez, F., Healey, J. R., Holdaway, R. J. & Bellingham, P. J., 1 Oct 2014, In: Ecology. 95, 10, p. 2974–2983Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Nitrogen and phosphorus fertilisation of Jamaican montane forest trees
Tanner, E. V. J., Kapos, V., Freskos, S. & Healey, J., 1990, In: Journal of Tropical Ecology. 6, 2, p. 231-238Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Hurricane effects on ecosystems in the Caribbean
Tanner, E. V. J., Kapos, V. & Healey, J., 1991, In: Biotropica. 23, 4A, p. 513-521Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Hurricane disturbance accelerated the thermophilization of a Jamaican montane forest
Tanner, E. V. J., Bellingham, P. J., Healey, J. & Feeley, K. J., 1 Sept 2022, Ecography, 2022, 9.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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From upland bracken to natural woodland using low-cost ecological techniques.
Tassell, R. & Healey, J. R., 21 Jun 2004.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Financial assessment of reduced impact logging techniques in Sabah, Malaysia.
Tay, J., Healey, J. R., Price, C., Enters, T. (Editor), Durst, P. B. (Editor), Applegate, G. B. (Editor), Kho, P. C. (Editor) & Man, G. (Editor), 1 Jan 2002, Applying reduced impact logging to advance sustainable forest management. 2002 ed. Asia-Pacific Forestry Commission, FAO, p. 125-140Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Pricing carbon retention by means of reduced impact logging: a case study from East Malaysia.
Tay, J., Healey, J. R. & Price, C., 1 Jan 2000.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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A horizon scan of issues affecting UK forest management within 50 years
Tew, E. R., Ambrose-Oji, B., Beatty, M., Buntgen, U., Butterworth, H., Clover, G., Cook, D., Dauksta, D., Day, W., Deakin, J., Field, A., Gardiner, B., Harrop, P., Healey, J., Heaton, R., Hemery, G., Hill, L., Hughes, O., Khaira-Creswell, P. K., Kirby, K., Leitch, A., MacKay, J., McIlhiney, R., Murphy, B., Newton, L., Norris, D., Nugee, R., Parker, J., Petrokofsky, G., Prosser, A., Quine, C., Randhawa, G., Reid, C., Richardson, M., Ridley-Ellis, D. J., Riley, R., Roberts, J. E., Schaible, R., Simpson, L. E., Spake, R., Tubby, I., Urquhart, J., Wallace-Stephens, F., Wilson, J. D. & Sutherland, W. J., 8 Nov 2023, In: Forestry. 97, 3, p. 349-362 14 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+): Transaction Costs of Six Peruvian Projects
Thompson, O. R., Paavola, J., Healey, J. R., Jones, J. P. G., Baker, T. R. & Torres, J., 1 Mar 2013, In: Ecology and Society. 18, 1, p. article 17Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Infestation of trees by lianas in a tropical forest in Amazonian Peru.
Van Der Heijden, G. M., Healey, J. R. & Phillips, O. L., 1 Dec 2008, In: Journal of Vegetation Science. 19, 6, p. 747-756Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Are permanent rubber agroforests an alternative to rotational rubber cultivation?
Vincent, G., Azhima, F., Joshi, L. & Healey, J. R., 2011, In: Forests, Trees and Livelihoods. 20, 1, p. 85-109Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Kinetics of soil microbial uptake of free amino acids.
Vinolas, L. C., Healey, J. R. & Jones, D. L., 1 Jan 2001, In: Biology and Fertility of Soils. 33, 1, p. 67-74Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Recycling of wood ash to forests in North Wales, UK.
Walmsley, J. D., Healey, J. R. & Jones, D. L., 1 Jan 2006, Proceedings of Second World Bioenergy Conference, 30 May-1 June 2006, Jönköping, Sweden. 2006 ed. Swedish Bioenergy Association, p. 347-351Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Overview of Biomass Energy in Wales, UK
Walmsley, J. D., Jones, D. L. & Healey, J. R., 1 Sept 2006.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Recycling of Wood Ash to Forests in the UK
Walmsley, J. D., Jones, D. L. & Healey, J. R., 1 Sept 2006.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Whole tree harvesting can reduce second rotation forest productivity
Walmsley, J. D., Jones, D. L., Reynolds, B., Price, M. H. & Healey, J. R., 10 Feb 2009, In: Forest Ecology and Management. 257, 3, p. 1104-1111Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Recycling of wood ash to forests in North Wales, UK.
Walmsley, J. D., Healey, J. R. & Jones, D. L., 30 May 2006, p. 347-351.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Variation in root morphology amongst tree species influences soil hydraulic conductivity and macroporosity
Webb, B., Robinson, D., Marshall, M., Ford, H., Pagella, T., Healey, J. & Smith, A., 1 Nov 2022, In: Geoderma. 425, 116057.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Do prey shape, time of day, and plant trichomes affect the predation rate on plasticine prey in tropical rainforests?
Weissflog, A., Markesteijn, L., Aiello, A., Healey, J. & Geipel, I., 22 Sept 2022, In: Biotropica. 54, 5, p. 1259-1269Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Analysis of the viability of “land sparing” and “land sharing” strategies for commercial woodland expansion within Wales
Wiik, E., Pagella, T., Healey, J., Stephen, B., McKay, H. & Jenkins, T., 31 Mar 2020, Bangor: Bangor University.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Science to Policy: Impacts of trees on farm ecosystem services
Wiik, E., Toberman, H., Ford, H., Webb, B., Healey, J., Pagella, T., Marley, C. & Smith, A., 19 Mar 2019, Ser Cymru National Research Network for Low Carbon, Energy and Environment. 8 p.Research output: Book/Report › Commissioned report
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Interactions between components of multi-strata rubber agroforests: what can be learnt from on-farm trials?
Williams, S. E., Van Noordwijk, M., Penot, E., Healey, J. & Sinclair, F., 1999, Proceedings of the IUFRO International Symposium on Multi-strata Agroforestry Systems with Perennial Crops . Jiménez, F. & Beer, J. (eds.). Turrialba, Costa Rica: CATIE, p. 229-233Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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On-farm evaluation of the establishment of clonal rubber in multistrata agroforests in Jambi, Indonesia.
Williams, S. E., Van Noordwijk, M., Penot, E., Healey, J. R., Sinclair, F. L. & Wibawa, G., 10 Oct 2001, In: Agroforestry Systems. 53, 2, p. 227-237Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Designing and testing substrates for promoting the restoration of slate waste tips in Wales.
Williamson, J. C., Rowe, E., Nason, M. A., Jones, D., Healey, J. R. & Holliman, P., 1 Jan 2000.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Alleviation of both water and nutrient limitations is necessary to accelerate ecological restoration of waste rock tips.
Williamson, J. C., Rowe, E. C., Hill, P. W., Nason, M. A., Jones, D. L. & Healey, J. R., Mar 2011, In: Restoration Ecology. 19, 2, p. 194-204Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Contaminated land clean-up using composted wastes and impacts of VOCs on land.
Williamson, J. C., Akinola, M., Nason, M. A., Tandy, S., Healey, J. R. & Jones, D. L., 1 May 2009, In: Waste Management. 29, 5, p. 1772-1778Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Sustainable post-industrial land restoration and recreation of high biodiversity natural habitats
Williamson, J. C., Rowe, E. C., Healey, J. R., Jones, D. L., Holliman, P. J. & Nason, M. A., 1 Jan 2002.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Soil functioning in natural and planted woodlands on slate waste
Williamson, J. C., Jones, D. L., Rowe, E. C., Healey, J. R., Bardgett, R., Hobbs, P., Moore, H. M. (Editor), Fox, H. R. (Editor) & Elliott, S. (Editor), 1 Jan 2003, Land Reclamation: Extending the Boundaries. 2003 ed. Taylor & Francis, p. 315-318Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Creating substrates from wastes for habitat re-creation.
Williamson, J. C., Nason, M. A., Roberts, P., Farrell, M., Furniss, R., Healey, J. R. & Jones, D., 1 Jan 2005.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Soil functioning in natural and planted woodlands on slate waste
Williamson, J. C., Jones, D. L., Rowe, E. C., Healey, J. R., Bardgett, R., Hobbs, P., Moore, H. M. (Editor), Fox, H. R. (Editor) & Elliott, S. (Editor), 1 Jan 2003, Land reclamation. 2003 ed. Swets & Zeitlinger, p. 315-318Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Re-creating a woodland and heathland on slate waste in Wales
Williamson, J. C., Rowe, E. C., Rendell, T., Healey, J. R., Jones, D. L., Holliman, P. J. & Nason, M. A., 9 Jun 2002, p. 449-458.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Pathogen survival patterns in waste-derived composts destined for land restoration
Williamson, J. C., Holmberg, J., Nason, M. A., Tandy, S., Jones, R., Healey, J. R., Jones, D. L., Vegh, B. (Editor) & Royle, J. (Editor), 1 Jan 2006, Proceedings of Waste 2006: sustainable waste and resource management, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire. 2006 ed. The Waste Conference Limited, p. 733-738Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Restoring habitats of high conservation value after quarrying: best practice manual
Williamson, J. C., Rowe, E. C., Rendell, T., Healey, J. R., Jones, D. L., Holliman, P. J. & Nason, M. A., 1 Jan 2003, University of Wales, Bangor, Institute of Environmental Science.Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Pathogen survival patterns in waste-derived composts destined for land restoration
Williamson, J. C., Holmberg, J., Nason, M. A., Tandy, S., Jones, R., Healey, J. R. & Jones, D. L., 1 Jan 2006, p. 733-738.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Soil functioning in natural and restored systems on slate waste.
Williamson, J. C., Jones, D. L., Bardgett, R. D., Hobbs, P. J., Rowe, E. C., Nason, M. A. & Healey, J. R., 18 Dec 2001.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Struvite: a slow-release fertiliser for sustainable phosphorus management?
Withers, P. J., Talboys, P. J., Heppell, J., Roose, T., Healey, J. R. & Jones, D. L., 1 Apr 2016, In: Plant and Soil. 401, 1, p. 109-123Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Naming and recognition of species in participatory biodiversity inventory.
Wong, J., Lysinge, R., Kenfack, D., Healey, J. R. & Hall, J. B., 7 Jan 2002, p. 8.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Generating an index of local biodiversity value.
Wong, J., Ambrose-Oji, B., Hall, J. B., Healey, J. R., Kenfack, D., Lawrence, A., Lysinge, R. & Ndam, N., 7 Jan 2002, p. 6.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Ranks, counts and scores as a means of quantifying local biodiversity values.
Wong, J., Ambrose-Oji, B., Lawrence, A., Lysinge, R. & Healey, J. R., 1 Jan 2002Research output: Non-textual form › Web publication/site
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Generating an index of local biodiversity value.
Wong, J., Ambrose-Oji, B., Hall, J. B., Healey, J. R., Kenfack, D. & Lawrence, A., 1 Jan 2002Research output: Non-textual form › Web publication/site
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Incorporating values into biodiversity assessment and monitoring - an introduction to some current issues.
Wong, J., Healey, J. R., Phillips, O. L. & Lawrence, A., 1 Jan 2002Research output: Non-textual form › Web publication/site
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Naming and recognition of species in participatory biodiversity inventory.
Wong, J., Lysinge, R., Kenfack, D., Healey, J. R., Hall, J. B. & Lawrence, A., 1 Jan 2002Research output: Non-textual form › Web publication/site
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Participatory biodiversity evaluation in tropical forests.
Wong, J. L., Ambrose-Oji, B., Lawrence, A., Lysinge, R., Ebong, H., Fraser, P. J., Healey, J. R., Hall, J. B., Ndam, N. & Binggeli, P. (Editor), 1 Jan 2001, p. 19-25.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Participatory biodiversity evaluation in complex agroforests.
Wong, J. L., Ambrose-Oji, B., Lawrence, A., Lysinge, R., Ebong, H., Fraser, P. J., Healey, J. R., Hall, J. B., Ndam, N., Joshi, L. (Editor), Williams, S. E. (Editor) & Van Noordwijk, M. (Editor), 3 Sept 2001, p. 16.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper
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Governing like a forest: achieving diachronic integrity or emergency carbon sequestration through post-Brexit forest policy?
Wynne-Jones, S., Dandy, N., Bodner, T. & Healey, J., 3 Nov 2022, Rural Governance in the UK: Towards a Sustainable and Equitable Society. Attrop, A., McAreavey, R. & Heron, S. (eds.). Routledge, (Routledge Studies in Sustainability).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review